Question

Where is the headquarters of the Election Commission of India located ?

• A. Mumbai
• B. Kolkata
• C. New Delhi
• D. Bengaluru

Answer 1

Answer:

C. New Delhi

Central election commission 

Constitutional Basis

• Article 324: Provides for Election Commission to direct, control, and conduct elections.
  

• Part XV (Articles 324–329) deals with elections.
  

• Ensures free and fair elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, President, and Vice President.

• First Election Commissioner: Sukumar Sen (1950).

• First General Elections: 1951–52.
  

• Headquarters: New Delhi.
  

• Constitutional Body: Yes, under Article 324.
  

• Not a Statutory Body